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Des Moines council denies rezoning request for 3851 Sherman Boulevard after neighborhood pushback
Summary
After hours of testimony, the Des Moines City Council voted 7‑0 to deny a rezoning request that would have allowed a duplex and additional dwellings at 3851 Sherman Boulevard, citing neighborhood character, stormwater concerns and questions about the developer’s execution record.
The Des Moines City Council voted 7‑0 to deny a rezoning request for 3851 Sherman Boulevard that would have allowed renovation of an existing single‑family home and construction of additional residential buildings to create five rental units.
Philip Herman, representing Highland Park Community Development Association, asked the council to rezone the lot to permit a duplex and additional buildings and said the organization planned permanent supportive rentals, off‑street parking and screening, and that anticipated grant funding would keep the units affordable for 20 years. "We believe that we have an opportunity to expand affordable housing in the city," Herman said during his presentation.
Neighbors strongly opposed the request. Fred…
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